Chapter 21:A NIGHT WITH THE BOSS

It was almost time to head home..I worked steadily for ten hours..well after what happened with Mace that is..then I quickly remembered what I wanted to do and decided to look for Armando de la cruz's office..As I was going..I felt someone touch my shoulder and I turned around feeling scared..It was Mace and I thought he had gone home already..Strange..

London:Uh..Mace..you're still here..why haven't you gone home yet..

Mace:I can't leave..until you do London..

London:(Looks at Mace in confusion)..What do you mean by that?...

Mace:I mean..I can't leave until all my employees leave..and apparently you're still around..

London:Yeah I was really working on making more designs..this function that's gonna take place in two weeks is really important to you so I'm really working hard on it..so I won't disappoint you..

Mace:You can never disappoint me London...You've proven yourself ever since you came here..

His compliments felt so true...I really wanted to hug him at that point but I can't do it without intention if not I'm gonna face the music again...

London:Uh..Thanks..that's really nice of you Mace...

Mace:Yeah..your welcome..but speaking of employees..what are you still doing here at this time..It's almost 8pm in the evening..almost everyone have left..

London:Uh..well..um..like I said..I'm really working on these designs..that's why I'm still here..

Mace:Yeah you made it clear..but if you were working on them..why were you headed that way..your office is just behind you...my dad's office is in that direction..what were you going to do there?..

London:No..I was..just curious that's all..

Mace:Curious?..about what?..

London:Please can you stop with the questions Mace..You're giving me a headache...

Mace:Oh..sorry London..I didn't mean to..I was just asking..

London:It's fine..

(Phone rings)..

Mace:Hello...WHAT!..what do you mean the doors are locked..did you try opening it from the outside..Are you kidding me!..(Cuts call)..

London:What is it?..

Mace:My security guard called..he said the doors are locked..but I gotta check it out to find out..

London:(Breathes heavily)..

Mace:Are you ok?.. London..

Knowing that we are probably gonna be locked in here..gave me a panic attack..my emotions went haywire and I couldn't feel myself anymore..

Mace:Relax London..come with me..let's check the doors..

We went to every door in the office..and they were all jammed..I could see Mace getting worried as he tried to break the doors open with his shoulder..then we decided to check the main doors that lead to the main hall in the office..I was so nervous when we both got there..Then Mace tried using his shoulder to open the doors but it didn't work..then he tried using his face identification and fingerprint but the systems were blocked..My heart started pounding like a volcano that was about to erupt in frustration..I started feeling anger all of a sudden..Then I started biting myself and growling like a beast..Mace then noticed me panicking and tried to help me relax..then I pushed him in anger feeling enraged by the situation..and he was totally perplexed by my reaction..

London:Don't touch me!..This is all your fault!..

Mace:How is it my fault?...

London:We're in this situation because of you!..

Mace:Me!..I didn't even know..we would be locked in here..You're overreacting London..you need to relax..

London:I'm not gonna relax..I need to get out of here!..Right now!..

I ran to every door in the office and used my fists to try and break it open but of course..it didn't work..then I ran to the store room and found a really big rod and decided to use it to break the doors..but they wouldn't budge..I was suprised by my strength..I was able to carry the rod with just one hand and Mace was equally suprised as well..to the point that he was smiling but I didn't care..I went beast mode and started hitting all the doors..running from each corner to the other completely in panic..then Mace grabbed me by my arms when he got the chance to..To calm me down..

Mace:London..get a hold of yourself..it's ok..we're gonna get out of here..just calm down ok...

London:How can I!..I'm stuck here..and it's late..my aunt is probably worried about me..why did I even decide to stay here longer!..(Goes down on her knees and sobs)..

Mace:(Helps her up to her feet)..London don't cry I'll find a way to get us out of here..I'm gonna call the rescue team..don't worry..in the meantime let's go to my office..I'm gonna get some water for you..follow me..

Mace pulled me in close to him and walked with me to his office..then he sat me down on his chair and put his jacket around me to get me warm..then he went to the cafeteria and brought some water for me to drink..and I felt a little better..then he got his phone and called the rescue team to come and help us out...

Mace:They're coming..we just have to be patient..

London:When?..

Mace:In an hour or two...

London:What!..I can't wait that long..My aunt is gonna be worried about me..

Mace:Wow you're really worried about your guardian..it's almost like you two are related..

London:She's really important to me..she's been there for me ever since..

Mace: That's really nice..Just relax London..we're gonna get out of here..I hope they get here before 12 noon..

London:Oh hell no!..I can't wait that long!..

Mace:Don't panic..I'm here with you..come closer..let me use my body heat to warm you..I just hope you feel better..

I inched closer to Mace and he pulled me into a hug to make me feel warm and It felt really good to be close to him..he made me feel really safe..

Mace:Do you feel warmer?..

London:Yeah..

I snuggled with him and placed my head on his chest and closed my eyes..then he spoke..

Mace:London..

London:Yeah..

Mace:Do you trust me?..

London:(Stares at him)..

Mace:Well I guess that was a little too straightforward..from your reaction(Chuckles)...

London:I mean..I think I do..we're friends after all..

Mace:Just friends?..

London:(Hugs him)..

Mace:(Hugs her back)..

London:Yeah..just friends..

Mace:Ok..

I felt like he wanted to hear a different answer but what can I say though..I was stuck her with my lover..I mean my boss..Oh my..that was fast..but anyways..I was stuck here with Mace for the night..I couldn't think enough to give him a more befitting answer to that question..All I wanted was to get to Armando de la cruz's office..but Mace ruined that opportunity but come to think of it I'm glad he did..at least he's here with me to help me relax I wouldn't have survived this without him..he's my superman..well figuratively...but I'm glad i get to spend the night in his arms..

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